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Posted by victoria | June 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
She's a lifesaver!
Contacting Christie about my student loans was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! My only regret is that I didn’t do it sooner. I was so scared to address this issue of my student loans and it was getting worse and worse. Finally I was able to get past my fear to at least contact someone which...
Posted by Daniel | April 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Life saver!!!!
When looking for a student loan lawyer, I was actually referred to Christie by 2 representatives. An attorney in FL & a lawyer across the country even referred me to Christie. She's really that good. Christie & her staff have handled my settlement case with the upmost professionalism & understandi...
Posted by Jennifer | April 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
From a thankful Nurse!
Honestly, I never write reviews, but when I found myself in need of an attorney, the reviews are all I had. I was scared to death when I received a summons for my outstanding student loan. I had paid on this loan monthly up until the last year, but after almost a decade of monthly payments made, the ...
Posted by C | February 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Excellent Representation
I contacted Christie in 2007 or 2008. The recession and some other financial issues combined to cause my need to file for bankruptcy relief. Christie assisted with the process and with issues surrounding our home and did a wonderful job. I recommend her to anyone and everyone who is in need of the...
Posted by anonymous | January 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Outstanding Attorney and staff
Student loan debt, default, and consolidation. Christie Arkovich did a spectacular job. She always answered my questions, and keeps her word. That is intergrety. Highly recommended. Student loans did not go into default. I was able to keep my license. The new payment is reasonable and an amount I c...
"I endorse this lawyer. Christie is known far and wide as an authority in bankruptcy, student loans, and consumer matters. She is active in the local legal community and is committed to staying up to date on new developments in her field. She is caring and committed to achieving the best results for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Christie is a talented, compassionate, and very well-respected bankruptcy and foreclosure defense attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Christie and I met on a case involving roommates who were fighting of assets they accumulated together. Together we worked an amicable solution for the parties. I also know of Christie's remarkable accomplishments as one of the best bankruptcy and consumer attorney in the Tampa Bay area and I refer all of my clients to her for those issues. Christie is a dedicated attorney who works hard for her clients and pays attention to every detail about the case."
"I went to law school with Christie Arkovich 20 years ago, and we regularly work together to develop emerging strategies in bankruptcy and foreclosure litigation. She is, without a doubt, one of the smartest lawyers I know."
"I am pleased to endorse Christie Arkovich, who is a dedicated and experienced consumer attorney. Her membership and involvement with organizations including the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and the National Association of Consumer Advocates evidences her commitment to be the best possible advocate for her clients. The Tampa legal community is fortunate to have her."
"Christie is an experienced and dedicated attorney. She is an active member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. She is a graduate of Max Gardner's Bankruptcy Boot Camp and uses that knowledge to attack mortgage companies on behalf of her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Christie is a very dedicated advocate for her clients. She is consistently on the cutting edge of legal research and theory and this is an invaluable asset to her clients as well as her fellow attorneys. It is good to see another attorney that truly believe in what she does and care so much about our profession and her clients."
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2010
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2009
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2008
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1995 - Present
President, Christie D. Arkovich, P.A.
1995 - 1995
Associate Attorney, Ross & Burton, P.A.
1994 - 1995
Associate Attorney, Nixon & Ross, P.A.
1993 - 1994
Associate Attorney, Stanford Solomon, P.A.
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Full discharge of private student loans
1992
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1989
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Mastering Your Student Loans
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FDCPA and Student Loans
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Practical Solutions for Student Loans
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Impact of Bankruptcy on Employment
2007
Bankruptcy Effects in Employment Law
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Choosing Your Arena: State vs. Federal
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